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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 35

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SAT Word Skills 1
tangent
tangent
[noun]

a straight line that touches a curve or surface at exactly one point, known as the point of tangency

Ex: In geometry class, we learned how to draw a tangent to a circle, ensuring it only touched the circle at a single point. 
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tangential
tangential
[Adjective]

not or barely relevant to something

Ex: His comments about vacation plans were tangential to the discussion on budget cuts. 
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tangible
tangible
[Adjective]

capable of being felt or touched

Ex: The soft texture of the fabric was immediately tangible as she ran her fingers over it. 
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breach
breach
[noun]

an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

Ex: The company's unauthorized use of customer data was a clear breach of the confidentiality agreement. 
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breech
breech
[noun]

the back part of a gun's barrel where bullets are loaded

Ex: The safety procedures required checking the breech first when inspecting the unloaded weapon. 
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unaccountable
unaccountable
[Adjective]

impossible to explain or justify

Ex: She had an unaccountable feeling of unease when entering the old building. 
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unaffected
unaffected
[Adjective]

remaining unchanged despite external influences

Ex: The painting's colors were surprisingly unaffected by the passage of time. 
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unalloyed
unalloyed
[Adjective]

pure and free from any other elements or substances

Ex: The jeweler confirmed that the gold ring was unalloyed, making it quite valuable. 
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hibernal
hibernal
[Adjective]

relating to or typical of winter

Ex: The hibernal landscape was blanketed in snow and ice. 
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to defame
to defame
[Verb]

to wrongly or intentionally damage someone's reputation

Ex: Rumors can quickly defame an innocent person if they spread uncontrollably. 
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defamatory
defamatory
[Adjective]

(of statements) intending to ruin someone's reputation with the use of unpleasant or false information

Ex: Social media platforms have policies in place to remove defamatory content that users might post. 
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defamation

a false statement damaging a person's reputation

Ex: She filed a lawsuit for defamation after the false accusations were published. 
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to irk
to irk
[Verb]

to annoy someone, often due to repeated actions or persistent issues

Ex: It irks him when someone leaves the door open and lets the cold air in. 
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irksome
irksome
[Adjective]

causing annoyance or weariness due to its dull or repetitive nature

Ex: The children's constant bickering on the long car ride was especially irksome for the parents. 
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to analyze

to examine or study something in detail in order to explain or understand it

Ex: The scientist needed to analyze the data to draw meaningful conclusions from the experiment. 
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analyst
analyst
[noun]

a trained individual who evaluates information and data to provide insights and make informed decisions in various fields such as finance, economics, business, technology, etc.

Ex: The market analyst predicted a surge in stock prices based on recent economic indicators. 
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to neuter
to neuter
[Verb]

to remove the sex organs of a domestic animal in order to keep it from reproduction

Ex: Many animal shelters require pet owners to neuter their cats and dogs before adoption. 
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neutral
neutral
[Adjective]

not favoring either side in a conflict, competition, debate, etc.

Ex: It’s important to keep a neutral tone when discussing sensitive topics. 
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neutralisation

the process of counteracting or eliminating the impact of a previous action

Ex: The company's apology was a neutralisation aimed at mending its damaged public image. 
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